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Ancient Records Of Egypt Vol-2

by: James Henry Breasted

Topics: Ancient Egypt

Collection: opensource

Language: English

Breasted's Monumental Work, Originally Published From 1906 To 1907, Encompasses Twenty-Six Dynasties Spanning More Than Three Millennia: From Ca. 3050 B.C. To 525 B.C. For Each Document, Breasted Provides Information On Location, Condition, Historical Significance, And Content. Beginning With The Earliest Known Official Annals Of Egypt, The Palermo Stone, Breasted Catalogs The Realm's Official Activities, Including Royal Succession, Temple Construction, Property Distribution, And Foreign Conquest.

He Tracks The Careers Of Scores Of Kings, Queens, Government Officials, Military Leaders, Powerful Statesmen, And Influential Courtiers, Reproducing Their Autobiographies, Letters Of Favor, Paeans, Mortuary Gifts, And Tomb Inscriptions.

Clearly Annotated For The Lay Reader, The Documents Provide Copious Evidence Of Trade Relations, Construction Activities, Diplomatic Envoys, Foreign Expeditions, And Other Aspects Of A Vigorous, Highly Organized, And Centrally Controlled Society.